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To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Sigma Pi Phi Lambda Boulé and their Centennial Anniversary
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WHEREAS, Lambda Boulé, the Columbus chapter of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (also known as the Boulé), was founded in 1921 by Truman K. Gibson; and
WHEREAS, Lambda Boulé aims to support Black and Minority youth across the Columbus community through a range of programs, including advocacy, support for music programs and musicians, college and educational scholarships, and mentoring programs for students.
WHEREAS, Lambda Boulé members are active in the Columbus community and come from a variety of occupations and backgrounds, providing invaluable insight and support to disadvantaged youth; and
WHEREAS, Lambda Boulé was the first Boulé in Ohio and served as a model for Boulé in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Cleveland; and
WHEREAS, Lambda Boulé celebrated 100 years of membership in 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but will celebrate the Centennial in grand fashion on September 14, 2024 at a gala featuring fundraisers, ceremonies, awards and scholarships, and a keynote address by renowned scholar Michael Eric Dyson; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus joins Lambda Boulé in celebrating a century of service in our community and looks forward to the next 100 years, in which Lambda Boulé plans to expand their services and grow their impact; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council honors, recognizes, and celebrates Sigma Pi Phi Lambda Boulé and their Centennial Anniversary.